Specialist Pharmacist (Band 7) - Technical Services
Full-time
Others
Blackburn, BB2 3HH, England
3 months ago
The post holder will: Assist the Lead Oncology Pharmacist, Lead Aseptic Pharmacist and Lead Clinical Trials Pharmacist on all asp.....
The post holder will: Assist the Lead Oncology Pharmacist, Lead Aseptic Pharmacist and Lead Clinical Trials Pharmacist on all aspects of the service, on matters relating to aseptic dispensing, the aseptic preparation of parenteral drugs, investigational medicinal products (IMPs) and the regulatory aspects of pharmacist supervision in unlicensed and licensed premises. Work with the Lead Aseptic Pharmacist and Principal Pharmacist for technical services to maintain and improve the pharmaceutical quality system and participate actively at quality management system meetings. Work closely with the wider aseptic team to ensure the smooth running of the aseptic units. Maintain a high quality, cost effective and efficient patient-centred pharmacy service in the provision of aseptic services. Assist the senior pharmacy technical services team to ensure that clinical trials are set up and conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and aseptic products are prepared in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and all relevant medicines regulations and ethical requirements, to ensure the product is fit for its intended use. Contribute and support the Principal Pharmacist for technical services in maintaining the document control system, reviewing as per schedule any relevant procedures and worksheets. Assess the stability of new and existing products, investigate deviations, and determine root causes, and contribute to the development of corrective and preventative actions. Complete internal audit and quarterly unit inspections, identify gaps with standards and agree action plans with the Senior Aseptic team. Assist with the Planned Preventative Maintenance and Validations programme for the Technical Services Unit. Contribute to the development of other staff and provide professional leadership and supervision to the haemato-oncology/aseptic service. Be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of haemato-oncology clinical pharmacy service, under the overall direction of the Lead Oncology Pharmacist Provide a consistently high level of pharmaceutical service in line with corporate objectives and government initiatives. Identify risk management issues and assist in developing safe systems of practice with the aseptic/chemotherapy service. Audit, monitor and develop medicines optimisation in line with Pharmacy Directorate strategy and objectives.
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